Tamiya Nissan 370Z

ZoomZoomMX-5 · 08-19-2009, 08:53 AM

I had this kit a month before you could get it in Japan

Built out of box for Scale Auto review, painted Tamiya Light Gunmetal. It's a nice kit, much better chassis detail than the 350Z, still no engine. Assembly was typical Tamiya, aside from having to scrape a little material from the headlight covers where they meet the hood. This kit is shockingly overpriced in the US, but that's typical of most new Japanese kits imported here w/too many middlemen.

360spider · 08-19-2009, 10:22 AM

Looks great in that color. Stance is a bit high - no?

ZoomZoomMX-5 · 08-19-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 360spider

Looks great in that color. Stance is a bit high - no?

Thanks; the stance seems correct for stock ride height.

360spider · 08-19-2009, 09:08 PM

Yeah, you are right.
Now that I've seem them in person, I think 350Z is a more balanced car overall. There are couple of awkward angles on the 370Z.

ZoomZoomMX-5 · 08-19-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 360spider

Yeah, you are right.
Now that I've seem them in person, I think 350Z is a more balanced car overall. There are couple of awkward angles on the 370Z.

Despite the rear 3/4 view which looks terrible in photos, I really like the 370 and think it's a decent improvement over the 350. Neither is perfect...Nissan doesn't do "beautiful", they do "technical". A lot of people don't like the fangs on the front of the 370, I think they're pretty cool. I hated the 370 when I saw photos, but instantly loved it when I saw them in person. Can't say that about the GTR...beauty isn't part of the equation there.

Speaking of love it or hate it styling...Ferrari California. I hate it. Even more so after seeing it in person (very unlike most Ferraris). The 458 Italia...love at first sight. I hope it lives up to my expectations when I see them in person. It's like the California is everything that is wrong with Ferrari, and the 458 is everything that is right with Ferrari. Could be worse...a CUV or SUV.

blubaja · 08-19-2009, 09:23 PM

Great job Bob! Tamiya did a great job on this. And you showed that.

360spider · 08-19-2009, 09:30 PM

I can't wait to see Italia in person. I really like it and I hope it looks just as good as it does in photos. Anyway, back on topic!

da_ashman · 08-19-2009, 10:57 PM

Wow, awesome build, Cant wait for the Mag to arrive in the mail.
It almost looks like a breadvan in your Photo, cant wait to see one in real life.
Does anyone know if Tamiya will release the Nismo version, like they did for the last Z & R#$ GTR?

haas-al · 08-19-2009, 11:28 PM

looks great. can you show the interior please ^_^

fastdupree · 08-22-2009, 07:47 PM

Very nice 370Z build. I would now like to get my hands on this kit and the color will be silver for sure. Great Job!

ben_gsr2s · 08-22-2009, 09:37 PM

superb clean built.. as usual

nothing more to say.. thumbs up!!

janositamas · 08-23-2009, 02:26 AM

Very nice job, I really like the body color you chose, it suits the car well!

91p10nizmo · 08-23-2009, 02:44 AM

Nice job, looks very good. I hope they bring out a Nismo version.

bigbertha · 08-23-2009, 05:02 PM

Brilliant finish. I prefer the shape of the 350Z. How do you have time to complete so many kits? Is it your profession? I struggle to finish any! All Japanese kits are now really expensive in the UK too.

modelfan · 08-23-2009, 06:50 PM

Looks great Bob, I love it in that color!!!!

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